Worship

Adherents of other religions may do many good deeds in the name of God. They may even think that they are praying to Him when they beseech the Creator. But in doing all these things, they are really committing idolatry ...Read More

Knowing about the Lord is pointless without worship and praise. After all,
the Devil knows far more about God than we do, and yet this knowledge gives
him no benefit because he refuses to bow the knee in humble adoration ...Read More

Paul closes out Colossians 3:17 by reminding us to do everything in the name of Jesus. This entails not merely an action accompanied by an audible expression of “in Jesus name”; rather, to do something in His name is ...Read More

Parents who still have children at home should take every opportunity
they can to make sure they learn the teachings of our holy faith. Catechism
memory, home devotionals, Sunday school, and Lord’s Day worship are all
opportunities for children ...Read More

God was never meant to dwell permanently in a house but to dwell within
His people. In becoming incarnate, in “tabernacling” among us as the
Greek of John 1:14 may be translated, the eternal Son of God came to ...Read More

God is not interested in just a portion of our time, energy, thoughts, or money; rather, He wants it all. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy what He has given us, but it does mean that we must ...Read More

Do you find Sunday morning worship to be a delight or dull and dreary? Do you spend the service thinking about all the things you could be doing if you were not at church? Take time today to repent for ...Read More

Duress makes false gods enticing. Those in dire financial straits may look to the lottery or corrupt politicians to save them. Men or women under pressure at work or at home may seek refuge in drugs, alcohol, or pornography. The ...Read More

If you fear your attempts to share the Gospel are without power, remember that God will indeed send His Spirit to empower His Word, no matter how feeble the preacher. As you study Scripture, ask Him to illumine their meaning ...Read More

In light of the great sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf, the appropriate response is one of worship and praise. As we glorify God, we are strengthened; and we testify to the reality that one day, all of creation ...Read More

Although it is not emphasized here, the Bible makes it clear that Jesus is the true Temple of God. Just as God dwelt with His people in the temple under the old covenant, He has dwelt among us in the ...Read More

Read the song of Moses out loud. Imagine what it would have been like to sing this on the shore of
the Red Sea just after God divided the waters and then destroyed the Egyptian army. Do you sense
the ...Read More

Read Matthew 12:1–13. What was the major concern of the Pharisees? What was Jesus’ concern?
What does Jesus mean by “I desire mercy and not sacrifice” (see Hosea 6:6)? Examine your life and
your practice of worship ...Read More

This principal, “To Him are all things,” is critical for our understanding. Remember that the great expanse of the universe, the intricacy and design of creation, the panoramic scope of history, even the great plan of redemption all find ...Read More